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West Ham
Premier League
St. James' Park
Monday 25th November
Kick-off 8pm
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Premier League
City Ground
Sunday 10th November
Match report

The Never-Ending Tour

  Number of Newcastle
  games attended by
  NUFC.com in 2024/25:

35

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Update:
"Risks & opportunities"

Speaking during a "We are United" fan event held at the STACK outside SJP on Wednesday evening, the club's Chief Operating Officer Brad Miller addressed the hot topic of the future home of Newcastle United:

"It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Do we invest and transform St James’ as we see it today on the site where we are? Or do we take that bold move and think about moving?

"We want to make sure it is a very robust process. So regardless of the outcome, I want to stand up in front of everybody throughout the process and say, ‘This is why it is a logical decision, with long-term competitiveness in mind.’ 

"Because as you have heard a lot, it is all about revenue and PSR. We have to work hard to make sure we give as much money as possible to Paul
(Mitchell) and the football side in order to remain competitive on the field.

"In terms of next steps, we are coming towards the end of the next stage, the briefing stage. There are a lot of risks and opportunities at St James’. 

"We have to take time to dig into those and make sure we’ve got the devil in the detail — in terms of the programme, how long it will take and what it will do for us in terms of revenue.

"We have also taken the opportunity to look at what will a new stadium look like. It’s not comparing apples with apples, they are not like for like. It’s comparing apples with pears.

"The brilliant thing about St James’ is it is in an iconic location, the atmosphere and the competitive edge it gives the team on the pitch, and it has 52,000 seats already.

"But a new stadium doesn’t have that and we’d have to pay for all those seats again. A new stadium has the potential to earn a lot more, both on matchdays and non-matchdays, a bit like STACK. 

"It is giving us an indication that we can actually contribute even more to the football club and football side if we had a new stadium.

"The first choice is if we stayed at St James' we have the 52,000 seats already. It comes with significantly more money if we transform it and it will look amazing. That's option one.

"Option two is if we were to move away, and not too far away as we aren't going to stretch the elastic band to the point of breaking. 

"The second option we are looking at seriously as it does have the potential to earn more than twice as much in terms of revenue, compared to a transformation of St James' Park. And more seats, a lot more seats potentially."

Also on stage were CEO Darren Eales, CCO Peter Silverstone and Sporting Director Paul Mitchell plus ex-Mags Shola Ameobi, Rob Lee and Papiss Cisse.

An informal show of hands during the event showed an overwhelming amount of those present favouring a move to a new stadium rather than rebuilding SJP.

Fans were invited to apply for free tickets via a club social media announcement last Thursday (14th).

Whether those present would count as a representative selection of the fanbase is a matter of opinion, but it wasn't restricted to season ticket holders or members, so in theory anyone was able to apply and attend. 

U21s:
Senior Cup progress

Newcastle U21s  5  Alnwick Town  1

Newcastle U21s began their Northumberland Senior Cup defence with a resounding win over Alnwick Town in the Second Round at Whitley Park on Wednesday night.

International call-ups saw a less experienced Magpies side fielded, with debuts at this level for 18 year-olds Scott Bailey and Mo Sedibeh. 

The home side took the lead in the 20th minute when a cross from the right was finished by Sedibeh with a low shot from inside the six yard box.

The Northern League Second Division side levelled on 37 minutes to the delight of their noisy travelling support, a loose ball in the United box unwittingly diverted into his own net by defender Charlie McArthur. 

Sedibeh then got his second to restore the Magpies' lead in the 57th minute with a good run and finish.

2-1 became 3-1 three minutes later when substitute Alfie Harrison picked his spot and a fourth Newcastle goal arrived on 69 minutes - Ellis Stanton's shot was spilled by Matthew Alexander and Josh Donaldson on hand to bury the rebound into the roof of the net.

Substitute Johnny Emerson grabbed United's fifth during the third minute of time added on, rounding the 'keeper to complete the scoring.

Team: Harris, Charlton (Heffernan 83), R.Powell, Stanton, H.Powell, McArthur, Palmer, Huntley, Donaldson, Bailey (Al.Harrison 46), Sedibeh (Emerson 83).
Subs n/u: Ad.Harrison, Munda.

Captaining Alnwick was ex- Magpie Yannick Aziakanou.

Booked:
Charlton, Stanton.

ATFC: Alexander, Patterson (Payne 79), Eggleston, Iley, Laws, Shepherd, Baston, Aziakanou (Dobie 79), Ogidan (Clark 79), Anderson (Walker 72), Shell (Potts 72).
Subs n/u: None.

Booked: Iley, Payne.

Referee: Adam Kain.

Crowd: not given but looked around 350 on a perishing cold night when temperatures dropped to -2.

As was the case last season, NUFC advertised free admission for season ticket holders, but Whitley Park turnstile staff were insistent that this was an "all pay" fixture with cash only accepted.

NSC2:
12.11.2024 Blyth Town 1-3 Heaton Stannington
19.11.2024 Ashington 3-1 Newcastle Blue Star
20.11.2024 Newcastle United U21s 5-1 Alnwick Town
28.11.2024 Newcastle University v Morpeth Town

Update:
Hitmen honoured

The 2024 Newcastle United Foundation Dinner took place at SJP on Tuesday evening, with Eddie Howe, Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn among those present.

In addition to the various community awards given out, two former players were belatedly inducted into the club's Hall of Fame - Mick Quinn and Len White.

Quinn hit 63 goals in 133 appearances, while 1955 FA Cup winner White scored 153 times in 269 games - a total bettered only by Jackie Milburn and Alan Shearer. 


Internationals
:
Miggy on target

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay):
Tue 19.11.2024 Bolivia (a) drew 2-2 WCQ
Miggy retained his starting place for a 64th senior cap, netting his first international goal since June 2023.

0-1 behind at the break, Almiron's low shot from inside the box levelled before Bolivia regained the lead in El Alto. The Newcastle man was then replaced on 86 minutes, after his side were reduced to 10 men.

A frantic finale then saw Paraguay level during what ended up as an additional ten minutes. 

Thu 14.11.2024 Argentina (h) won 2-1 WCQ
Another start for Miggy as Paraguay came from behind to shock Argentina in Asuncion. He was subbed in the 89th minute.

Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil):
Tue 19.11.2024 Uruguay (h) drew 1-1 WCQ
Bruno started the game in Salvador and was subbed in the 86th minute.

Thu 14.11.2024 Venezuela (a) drew 1-1 WCQ
The Newcastle midfielder was included in the starting lineup for a World Cup Qualifier staged in Maturin, completing 82 minutes of the tie.

Alexander Isak (Sweden):
Tue 19.11.2024 Azerbaijan (h) won 6-0 NL
Isak won his 50th cap and played the full 90 minutes in Stockholm but was unable to net for what would have been a sixth successive game for club and country.

A frustrating evening for the striker saw a legitimate- looking strike that would have put Sweden 4-0 ahead at half time ruled out by a VAR call, before his penalty kick was saved early in the second period.

Sat 16.11.2024 Slovakia (h) won 2-1 NL
Missing the last two Nations League games due to injury, Alexander Isak made up for lost time to seal promotion for Sweden in the Nations League on Saturday night - setting up one goal and scoring the other. He played the full 90 minutes in his home town of Stockholm.

Martin Dubravka (Slovakia):
Tue 19.11.2024 Estonia (h) won 1-0 NL
The Magpie was omitted from Tuesday's matchday squad in Trnava - not the first time that Dubravka has had a reduced shift of this nature internationally.

Sat 16.11.2024 Sweden (a) lost 1-2 NL
The goalkeeper was named in the starting line-up and played 90 minutes as he completed a half-century of senior international caps.

Isaac Hayden (Jamaica):
Tue 19.11.2024 USA (a) lost 2-4 CNL
It was a case of "beat me in St. Louis" for Isaac, who made his first start for the Reggae Boyz and completed the full 90 minutes.

Thu 14.11.2024 USA (h) lost 0-1 CNL
A full international debut aged 29 for the forgotten man of Gallowgate, eight years after his last appearance for England U21s. Isaac arrived from the bench at half time in Kingston and was booked.

Lewis Miley (England U21s):

Mon 18.11.2024 Netherlands (a) drew 1-1 FR
There was a first U21 start for the 18 year-old Magpie in Almere, playing in an advanced role and completing 55 minutes - taking his leave with England 1-0 ahead.

Fri 15.11.2024 Spain (a) drew 0-0 FR
Following his elevation from the U20s to the U21s, Lewis began on the bench against Spain at La Linea de la Concepcion. He was brought on after 68 minutes.

Leo Shahar, Sean Neave, Trevan Sanusi (Eng U18s): 
Mon 18.11.2024 Germany (n) lost 0-1 FR
Another loss in Oliva for England with Leo captaining the side and Sean in the starting line-up. Trevan appeared as a 66th minute replacement.

Fri 15.11.2024 Poland (n) lost 1-3 FR
Defeat for the U18s in the Spanish town of Oliva, with Sanusi in the starting line-up, Neave appearing from the bench and Leo an unused substitute. 

Travis Hernes (Norway U20s):

Mon 18.11.2024 Chile (a) won 2-1 FR
The Newcastle midfielder was named in the starting line-up for this friendly success in Santiago.

Mo Waddani (Libya U20s):
Thu 14.11.2024 Tunisia (n) lost 1-2 ACNQ
Mo was an unused substitute.

The 16 year-old Magpies winger is in the Libyan squad for a quartet of U20 African Cup of Nations qualifiers staged in Egyptian city of Ismailia.

Thu 20.11.2024 Egypt U20 (a) Ismailia ACNQ
Sun 23.11.2024 Morocco U20 (n) Ismailia ACNQ
Wed 26.11.2024 Algeria U20 (n) Ismailia ACNQ

Anthony Gordon, Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento (England)
Sun 17.11.2024 Ireland (h) won 5-0 NL
The Magpie trio all started at Wembley, both full backs completing 90 minutes as England were confirmed as Group B2 winners and sealed promotion.

Gordon played 74 minutes and marked his ninth senior England cap with a first goal at this level, steering in after Livramento's centre wasn't cleared properly.

Sunday was the first time that three current Newcastle players started for England since April 1997, when David Batty, Robert Lee and Alan Shearer all lined up against Georgia in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley.

It's also one day off 30 years since a trio of Magpies were picked for England at Wembley; Lee joined by Steve Howey and Peter Beardsley for a friendly match against Nigeria.
 
Livramento's maiden senior selection made him the 42nd player to appear for England while a Magpie.

Thu 14.11.2024 Greece (a) won 3-0 NL
Gordon was included in the starting line-up at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, club mate Lewis Hall arriving from the bench at half time for his maiden senior cap.

Gordon was withdrawn after 66 minutes while fellow Magpie Tino Livramento was an unused substitute. 

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Greece):
Sun 17.11.2024 Finland (a) won 2-0 NL
The Newcastle goalkeeper won his 48th full cap and kept a clean sheet in Helsinki.

Thu 14.11.2024 England (h) lost 0-3 NL
An unwanted mention on the scoresheet for Odysseas, who was helpless to prevent Jude Bellingham's shot rebounding off a post and deflecting off the United goalkeeper's back and into the Greek net. 

Sandro Tonali (Italy)
Sun 17.11.2024 France (h) lost 1-3 NL
Sandro retained his place in the side on his return to the San Siro, completing the entire game.

Thu 14.11.2024 Belgium (a) won 1-0 NL
A close range finish early on saw the United midfielder net his first senior international goal, giving Italy victory in Brussels that confirmed their qualification for the last eight of the Nations League.

Alex Murphy (Ireland U21s):

Sun 17.11.2024 Sweden (n) won 3-2 FR
Victory in Marbella for ex-Mag Jimmy Crawford's side, with Alex completing the entire game.

Thu 14.11.2024 Sweden (n) lost 0-2 FR
The United defender completed the opening 78 minutes of this kickabout in Marbella.

Geordie geometry:
Isak immortalised

Now added to the Subeauties range of classic goals laid out in the style of a table football game is Alexander Isak's recent winner against Arsenal - complete with Alan Shearer's "a cross from the nineties" quote.

You'll find that goal and the rest of the range online here including memorable Magpie strikes from Kelly, Keegan, Tino, Tiote and many others. To find those, click on "FILTERS" and select the NUFC tag.

We have an A3 sized copy of Isak's header up for grabs and
to stand a chance of winning, email your answer to this question to
[email protected]
subject Subeauties

Three Swedish internationals have appeared in the Premier League for United - current Magpies Emil Krafth and Alexander Isak plus which other player?


Closing date is 11pm on Friday November 22nd. No age limit, open to anyone on the planet but delivery must be to a UK address. One entry each please per person. Note that the prize comes securely wrapped but unframed.


Update
:
George II

Following on from his 2023 book "The Entertained" book, Toon fan George Dixon has compiled a further volume of matchday images in hardback form.

"Geordies Alive in the Group of Death" records United's Champions League return last season from the stands - a handy reminder for anyone whose recollections of Milan, Dortmund and Paris are slightly hazy...

Copies must be ordered by 6pm on Friday November 22nd, with books printed in December. They cost £20, with £5 for every book sold donated to Wor Flags.

Find book information and orders online here

PS: Speaking of Wor Flags, the volunteer group are fundraising for a Kevin Keegan-themed display here

Their online shop
meanwhile has some new mini flag designs, in addition to a 2025 calendar here

2024/25:
West Ham (h)

Eddie Howe's side return to Premier League action on Monday, hosting the Hammers in an 8pm kick-off at SJP, live on Sky Sports. 

Following wins over Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, Newcastle are looking to register three successive PL victories for the first time since September 2023. 

Team: Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles remain out, with Emil Krafth joining them on the sick list. The availability of Kieran Trippier is uncertain, but Callum Wilson has told fans that he's in line to make his first appearance of the season against West Ham.

Dan Burn will serve a one match ban, while both Fabian Schar and Joelinton are one booking off a similar fate.

Two defenders are set for appearance landmarks: Schar is currently one game off 200 games in all competitions for the club, while Tino Livramento will reach a half-century of league and cup outings.

Alexander Isak will be looking to score for a fourth successive PL game and the fifth in all competitions - both of which would be for the first time as a Magpie.

The last Newcastle player to score in more than four successive PL games was Joe Willock, who netted in seven successive PL appearances during 2020/21.

Along with Spurs, West Ham are Isak's most favoured opponent, netting five times against them so far.

Callum Wilson also has five Toon strikes to his name when facing the Hammers, but has hit half a dozen when facing both Burnley and Everton.

Coral rate this match as follows:

NUFC win
11/20
The draw
10/3
WHUFC win 9/2

New customers receive a £40 bet when staking £10 (T's & C's apply). Find those markets online here 

WHUFC:
To follow

On the road so far this season, Julen Lopetegui's side have won at Crystal Palace, drawn at Fulham and Brentford and lost at Liverpool, Spurs and Forest.

The Spaniard's previous visit to SJP saw his Wolves side beaten 2-1 by Newcastle back in March 2023.

Referee: Craig Pawson - third appearance this season so far for the South Yorkshire whistler, following the 1-0 home win over Southampton and 0-0 draw at Everton.

VAR:
Chris Kavanagh 

Latest PL fixtures: 

Sat 23.11.2024:

Leicester City v Chelsea (12.30pm) TNT
Arsenal v Nottingham Forest (3pm)
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace (3pm)
Bournemouth v Brighton & Hove Albion (3pm)
Everton v Brentford (3pm)
Fulham v Wolves (3pm)
Manchester City v Spurs (5.30pm) Sky

Sun 24.11.2024:
Southampton v Liverpool (2pm) Sky
Ipswich Town v Manchester United (4.30pm) Sky

Mon 25.11.2024:
Newcastle v West Ham (8pm) Sky

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports

WonderBar in The Gate
is open all day with DJ Mad Mick on stage at 5pm for his pre-match show details

City centre bars with live TV coverage include:

The Dog & Parrot on Clayton Street West
The Prince on Pudding Chare


Overseas TV:
 

221 Hub Premier 1 (Singapore)
620/621 Now Premier League (Hong Kong)

Astro Premier League HD/Go (Malaysia)
beIN Connect MENA/MENA HD/Turkey
beIN Sports MENA 1 HD/ Turkey 3 HD
Canal+ Foot/myCANAL (France)
Canal+ Live 1 (France)
Canal+ Premier League HD
Canal+ Sport 1 Czech HD
Canal+ Sport HD (Cz/Svk)
DAZN 1 Portugal HD
DAZN Spain
Diema Sport 2 HD
Digiturk play (Turkey)
Disney+ Brazil/Caribbean/Chile/Sur
Disney+ Hotstar (India)
DStv Now
eltaott.tv (Taiwan)
ESPN Brazil/Chile
ESPN2 Caribbean/Colombia
FuboTV Canada/USA
Go3 Extra Sports (Est/Lit/Lat)
Hub Premier 1 HD
iQiyi (China)
JioTV (India)
K+/K+ SPORT 1 (Vietnam)
Match 4 Hungary HD
Maximo 360 (South Africa)
Migu (China)
NBC Sports/Universo USA
Nova Sports Premier League (Greece)
Now E/Player (Hong Kong)
ON Plus (Vietnam)
Optus Sport (Australia)
QQ Sports Live (China)
See Dansk HD (Denmark)
Showmax (South Africa)
Síminn Sport 1 HD (Iceland)
Sky Sport Max Italia HD
Sky Go/WOW/Premier League/Top Event (Germany)
Skylink (Czech)
Sport 24 At Sea HD/In Flight HD
StarHub TV+ (Singapore)
Star Sports Select 1/HD1 (India)
Sunrise TV (Switzerland)
SuperSport GOtv Football
SuperSport MaXimo 2 (South Africa)
SuperSport Premier League HD
Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (USA)
TOD (Turkey)
True ID (Thailand)
True Premier Football HD1/HD2 (Thailand)
TSN2/GO TV Anywhere (Malta)
U-NEXT (Japan)
USA Network HD 
ViaPlay Den/Fin/Ned/Nor/Pol/Swe
Vidio (Indonesia)
VOOsport World 1 HD
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ZhiBo8 (China)

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UK Radio: Live on talkSPORT

Local Radio: Live on BBC Radio Newcastle

Hospital Radio: Radio Tyneside commentary is accessible free of charge in local hospitals via Spark Media.

Buses: The Go North East X50 football service from the Metro Centre will be in operation. Details here

Metro: 
No scheduled alterations as yet.

Rail:
FAO anyone using the 04.45 Newcastle to London Kings Cross service on Tuesday 26th, this will leave Newcastle at 04.38. 

Roads: The Tyne Bridge refurbishment programme is underway, with one lane in each direction closed at all times until further notice. That will lead to inevitable congestion and delays. More details here

Temporary road closures around
SJP apply from an hour before kick-off until 30 minutes after the final whistle.

Food
Bank: The usual stall and bucket shakers will be on and around Strawberry Place, with NUFC Director Jamie Reuben again matching all matchday donations.

Stats: 

Hammers in Toon - PL era:

2023/24 won 4-3 Isak 2pens, Barnes 2
2022/23 drew 1-1 Wilson
2021/22 lost 2-4 Wilson, Murphy
2020/21 won 3-2 og, Joelinton, Willock
2019/20 drew 2-2 Almiron, Shelvey
2018/19 lost 0-3
2017/18 won 3-0 Joselu, Clark, Mitrovic
2015/16 won 2-1 Perez, Wijnaldum
2014/15 won 2-0 Sissoko, Gutierrez
2013/14 drew 0-0
2012/13 lost 0-1
2010/11 won 5-0 Best 3, Nolan, Lovenkrands
2008/09 drew 2-2 Owen, Carroll
2007/08 won 3-1 Viduka 2, N'Zogbia
2006/07 drew 2-2 Milner, Solano
2005/06 drew 0-0
2002/03 won 4-0 LuaLua 2, Shearer, Solano
2001/02 won 3-1 Shearer, LuaLua, Robert
2000/01 won 2-1 Cort, Solano
1999/00 drew 2-2 Dabizas, Speed
1998/99 lost 0-3
1997/98 lost 0-1
1996/97 drew 1-1 Beardsley
1995/96 won 3-0 Albert, Asprilla, Ferdinand
1994/95 won 2-0 Clark, Kitson
1993/94 won 2-0 Cole 2

Compo:
Book winners



Former Magpie head physio Derek Wright provided two signed copies of his autobiography to give away and to be in the chance of winning one, we asked you to tell us which Newcastle manager brought him to SJP in 1984.

It was Jack Charlton and from correct entries received, those from Trevor Bryce and Mark Oselton were selected as the winners.

Books are available via the ever-increasing number of Back Page outlets or via the usual online retailers. 

FAYC:
Seagulls return


The Third Round draw for this season's FA Youth Cup has handed Newcastle U18s a home tie against Brighton & Hove Albion.

The date and venue are still tbc, with ties due to be completed on or by Saturday December 14th.

This will be the third time that the Magpies and Seagulls have met in this competition; Newcastle winning on penalties following a 0-0 draw at SJP in 2006 and then memorably beating Albion 5-0 in Sussex during 2017.


Loan lads:
Temps

Magpie loan watch:

Jamie Miley
(Newport County)
The midfielder missed a 0-0 home draw against Grimsby Town in League Two on Saturday - reason unknown.

Max Thompson
(Chesterfield)
Saturday saw the Spireites defeated 1-2 in League Two at Harrogate Town but goalkeeper Max didn't feature.

Joe White
(MK Dons)
A full 90 minute shift in central midfield for Joe on Saturday, as MK Dons beat Cheltenham Town 3-2 at home in League Two.

Jamal Lewis
(Sao Paulo)
RB Bragantino (a) Serie A, Tuesday. It's not expected that Lewis will feature after withdrawing from the latest Northern Ireland squad due to injury.
 
Harrison Ashby
(QPR)
Stoke City (h) Championship, Saturday.

Miodrag Pivas
(Willem II)
NAC Breda (h) Eredivisie, Sunday.
 

Fundraising efforts:
RGR updates

We've reported on the continuing adventures of Mark Allison aka Run Geordie Run since 2007 -  and he's at it again, raising more money for St.Benedict's Hospice.     

That next endeavour will see him run across the USA between May and August 2025 and as preparations for that mammoth 3,200 mile trek continue, two new fundraisers are currently in progress.

The official 2025 run T-shirt is now on sale for £30 including UK postage. To purchase, click here and fill in the order form before paying via justgiving.

Also running now is a raffle to win this sought-after A3 sized Eddie Howe game card, signed by the Magpies boss. Entries cost £5 each here and the prize draw will take place on Friday November 29th.

Premier League:
Mags pass Matz test

Nottingham Forest  1  Newcastle  3

Match report

2024/25:

Crystal Palace (a)

The Magpies are back in the capital on Saturday November 30th, when they face the Eagles in an old-fashioned 3pm kick-off at Selhurst Park.

All 3,000 away section tickets have been sold, with the
away ticket transfer scheme operating. Details here

Team: Dan Burn returns after his one match ban.

CPFC:
To follow

Referee: tbc 

VAR: tbc 

Upcoming PL fixtures:

Fri 29.11.2024:
Brighton & Hove Albion v Southampton (8pm) Sky

Sat 30.11.2024:
Brentford v Leicester City (3pm)
Crystal Palace v Newcastle (3pm)
Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town (3pm)
Wolves v Bournemouth (3pm)
West Ham v Arsenal (5.30pm) Sky

Sun 01.12.2024:
Chelsea v Aston Villa (1.30pm) Sky
Manchester United v Everton (1.30pm)
Spurs v Fulham (1.30pm)
Liverpool v Manchester City (4pm) Sky

Overseas TV: To follow

UK Radio: tbc (if any)

Metro: No scheduled alterations as yet.

TfL:
The Piccadilly line will be closed between Cockfosters and Hyde Park Corner.

Disruption updates online here

Rail
: London Kings Cross station is closed on Saturday and Sunday, with a reduced LNER service operating to and from St. Neots on both days. 

A replacement bus from there to Bedford will provide connections to London trains. Details online here

Details of scheduled rail disruptions are online here

2024/25:
Bees date set

Newcastle's Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Brentford will be played on Wednesday December 18th at SJP, with a 7.45pm kick-off.

The tie comes between Saturday PL games against Leicester City at home and Ipswich Town away.

As was the case against AFC Wimbledon and Chelsea earlier this season, the tie wasn't chosen for live TV transmission, meaning that it will be on Sky Sports+.

Full draw:

Wed 18.12.2024:
Arsenal v Crystal Palace (7.30pm)
Newcastle v Brentford (7.45pm)
Southampton v Liverpool (8pm) Sky

Thu 19.12.2024:
Spurs v Manchester United (8pm) Sky

The winners of that tie face a two-legged semi-final in the weeks commencing January 6th and February 3rd.


The Magpies will be without Sean Longstaff against the Bees; the midfielder serves a one game ban following cautions against AFC Wimbledon and Chelsea earlier in the competition.







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Tickets/Fixtures
Season 2024/25


NUFC ticketing website online here

NUFC Box Office: 0344 372 1892

Future STs:
No additional sale, none planned, no waiting list in operation.

2024/25 ST prices online
here

2024/25 Member info online here

2024/25 Member changes online here

SJP seating plan online here  
(to read this, right click to save and zoom)

ST cup scheme pricing: 

CC: £20 & £25 adults / £10 & £15 others FA: £30 & £35 adults / £15 & £20 others

ST holders on long-term deals had a price freeze for 2024/25 with standard pricing returning for 2025/26.  

Away tickets:
The PL-wide £30 away ticket price cap for adults applies in 2024/25. A review is then scheduled.

Away ticket transfer info online here
(Transfers open 72 hours before kickoff, close five hours before kickoff).

Away ticket
FAQ is online
here

Sat 23.11.2024 U18s v Stoke City (a) @ Clayton Wood, 11am. U18 Premier League Cup. 

Mon 25.11.2024 West Ham (h)
@ SJP, 8pm. Premier League.
ST forward/resale now. Member general sale now. Live on Sky Sports.

Tue 26.11.2024 U17s v mackems (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. U17 Premier League Cup.

Fri 29.11.2024 U21s v Crystal Palace (h)
@ Whitley Park, 7pm. PL2.


Sat 30.11.2024 U18s v Manchester City (a) @ City Academy, 12.30pm. U18 Premier League. 

Sat 30.11.2024 Crystal Palace (a)
@ Selhurst Park, 3pm. Premier League. SOLD OUT. Allocation: tbc. No live UK TV.

Tue 03.12.2024 U21s v Boston United (a) @ Jakemans Stadium, 7.30pm. National League Cup.

Wed 04.12.2024 Liverpool (h) @ SJP, 8pm. Premier League.
ST forwarding/ resale now. Live on Amazon Prime.

Sat 07.12.2024 Brentford (a) @ Gtech Community Stadium, 3pm. Premier League. SOLD OUT. Allocation: tbc. No live UK TV.

Sat 14.12.2024 U18s v Nottingham Forest (h) @ Little Benton, 1pm. U18 Premier League. 

Sat 14.12.2024 Leicester City (h) @ SJP, 3pm. Premier League. ST forwarding/ resale now. Member Sale now. No live UK TV.

Mon 16.12.2024 U21s v Chelsea (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. PL2

Wed 18.12.2024 Brentford (h) @ SJP, 7.45pm. Carabao Cup quarter-final. Ticket forwarding/resale now. Member sale now. Live on Sky Sports+.

Sat 21.12.2024 Ipswich Town (a) @ Portman Road, 3pm. Premier League. ST holder sale now, 26 points. £30 adults, £28 seniors, £25 U23s, £15 U19s. Allocation: 3,000 tbc. No live UK TV.

Thu 26.12.2024 Aston Villa (h) @ SJP, 3pm. Premier League.
Ballot winners seat selection closes Fri 22.11.2024, Noon. ST forwarding/resale open Fri 22.11.2024, 4pm. Member General Sale open: Mon 25.11.2024, 10am. Live on Amazon Prime.

Mon 30.12.2024 Manchester United (a) @ Old Trafford, 8pm. Premier League. ST holder sale now, 60 points. £30 adults, £28 over 65s/U21s, £25 U18s. Allocation: 3,000 tbc. Live on Sky Sports.

NUFC live on TV:
Mon 25.11.2024 West Ham (h) 8pm Sky
Wed 04.12.2024 Liverpool (h) 7.30pm Prime
Wed 18.12.2024 Brentford (h) 7.45pm Sky+
Thu 26.12.2024 Aston Villa (h) 3pm Prime
Mon 30.12.2024 Man United (a) 8pm Sky
Sat 04.01.2025 Spurs (a) 12.30pm TNT
Wed 15.01.2025 Wolves (h) 7.30pm TNT
Sat 18.01.2025 Bmouth (h) 12.30pm TNT

(PL Selections made to Sun 26.01.2025)

(PL season ends on Sun 25.05.2025)

Live TV release dates:

Feb: By 09.12.2024
Mar: Between 02.01.2025 & 24.01.2025
Apr: Between 27.01.2025 & 28.02.2025
MW35: Between 17.03.2025 & 21.03.2025
MW36: Between 24.03.2025 & 28.03.2025
MW37: Between 31.03.2025 & 04.04.2025
MW38: Following MW37

Carabao Cup Round dates:

QF:
w/c Mon 16.12.2024
SF1: w/c Mon 06.01.2025
SF2: w/c Mon 03.02.2025
F: Sun 16.03.2025

FA Cup Round dates
:
(NUFC enter in Round 3: draw takes place on or around Sun 01.12.2024).

R3: Sat 11.01.2025
R4: Sat 08.02.2025
R5: Sat 01.03.2025
QF: Sat 29.03.2025
SF: Sat 26.04.2025
F: Sat 17.05.2025

Replays are abolished in Proper rounds.

U17 Premier League Cup - Group E:
Tue 24.09.2024 Boro (a) drew 3-3
Tue 01.10.2024 Leeds United won 4-3
Tue 26.11.2024 mackems (h) 7pm

U18 Premier League Cup - Group F:
Tue 27.08.2024 Millwall (h) drew 1-1
Sat 05.10.2024 Chelsea (a) lost 1-4
Sat 23.11.2024 Stoke City (a) 11am

National League Cup - Group C:
Tue 01.10.2024 Halifax (a) won 2-1
Tue 05.11.2024 Tamworth (a) won on pens
Tue 03.12.2024 Boston U (a) 7.30pm
Tue 21.01.2025 Gateshead (a) 7.45pm

FA Youth Cup:

Third Round:
??.??.2024 Brighton (h)

Northumberland Senior Cup:  

Second Round:
12.11.2024 Blyth Town 1-3 Heaton Stan
19.11.2024 Ashington 3-1 Ncle Blue Star
20.11.2024 Newcastle United U21s v Alnwick
28.11.2024 Newcastle University v Morpeth

(Ties to be played by Fri 29.11.2024)

Other events @ SJP:

NUWFC games:


Sun 23.03.2025 mackem Women 
(h)
@ SJP, 2pm. Women's Championship

NUFCW fixture list is online here

Magic Weekend XVIII: 

Sat 03.05.2025:
Leigh Leopards v Catalans Dragons
Hull KR v Salford Red Devils
St Helens v Leeds Rhinos

Sun 04.05.2025:
Huddersfield Giants v Hull FC
Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors
Castleford Tigers v Wakefield Trinity

Euro 2028 - date(s) awaited

2024/25 Transfer windows :

Wed 01.01.2025
window opens
Mon 03.02.2025 window closes
 
 

International Magpies
National Service

2024/25
International breaks:

17-25.03.2025

2025/26:
International breaks:

02.06-10.06.2025
14.06-06.07.2025 Concacaf Gold Cup
01.09-09.09.2025
06.10-14.10.2025
10.11-18.11.2025
23.03-31.03.2026

 
Coxy's Corner

Whoops, He did it Again...


What's this all about then?
Click here  
for a rambling explanation of sorts....
 

On This Day in History
20th November


Born Or Died:

1973 Death of Thomas Lowes, 81. 
(1910-14)


1975
Death of Robert Roxburgh, 78. 
(1920-24)

1978 Paul Robinson born, s*nderland. 
(1998-2000)

United boss Kenny Dalglish did his old Anfield team mate David Hodgson a favour back in March 1998, paying £500K to sign the two promising strikers in his Darlington side - Robinson and James Coppinger. 

Having debuted in the Quakers first team at the age of 16, Robbo played for our reserve and junior sides before getting his senior team chance under Ruud Gullit ahead of the 1999/00 season.

Scoring in friendly matches against Dundee United, Reading and Stoke City, Paul's competitive debut then came as a late substitute in our opening day home loss to Aston Villa.

Handed a first start in the infamous monsoon derby game while messrs Shearer and Ferguson glowered from the bench, Paul's only competitive senior goal was a mis-hit shot from two yards out in a 2-2 home draw with CSKA Sofia.

One other notable moment came in the 8-0 demolition of Sheffield Wednesday, when he tried to grab the ball to take a penalty. Needless to say, Shearer left him in no doubt that he wouldn't be denied one of the five he stuck past the Owls that day....

Dropping out of the first team picture in November 1999, Robbo made one further senior appearance, coming off the bench in the second half of a 0-2 home defeat by Leicester City the following April. 

Wimbledon agreed to pay £1.5m for him in July 2000, but after just a handful of games he was loaned out to Burnley three months later and Dundee United the following year. 

Brief spells playing or on trial at Blackpool, Hull, Grimsby, Carlisle, Hartlepool, York City, St. Johnstone, Ross County, Aberdeen and Torquay United then followed, the latter ending during 2006.

Next up was a tour of Northern League clubs, including Whitley Bay, Horden CW, Sunderland RCA and Sunderland Nissan.

2008 then saw Robbo declared bankrupt and turning up on trial (in a footballing sense...) at his first club Darlington. However, he failed to impress the Quakers and was released, next appearing for Consett.

Reduced to playing for a team in a 5 a-side league on Wednesdays at the Crowtree Leisure Centre, 2010 then saw Robbo attempt a further comeback.

Based in South East England, postings at Maidenhead United, Hayes & Yeading, Hendon, Windsor & Eton, Beaconsfield SYCOB and Chesham United followed.

Paul returned to the North East with Jarrow Roofing in 2011, before a brief stint back at Chesham and some time at Didcot Town.

Back in the Northern League again, he then had no less than three separate spells at  Jarrow Roofing, interspersed with time at Newton Aycliffe, Hebburn Town and South Shields - leaving the latter in 2015.

Robbo began the 2015/16 season in the colours of Ashbrooke Sports Club in the sunderland Sunday League.

In July 2016 he turned out for the Pavel Srnicek memorial game in a Newcastle XI, scoring four times in a 13-6 victory. 

Despite signing for Northern League side Dunston UTS afterwards though, Paul was never sighted in their colours.  

1991 Grant Hanley born, Dumfries, Scotland. (2016-17)


Newcastle's sixth signing of Summer 2016 saw them pay £5.5m to Blackburn Rovers for their central defender and captain.

The Scottish international signed a five-year deal after previous bids of £3.5m and £4.5m were rejected and made his Magpies bow during a friendly win at Southend United.

Included in the starting line-up for United's opening day loss at Fulham, Grant weighed in with his first goal for the club in a memorable 6-0 win at QPR in September 2016.

However, he lost his place in the side after Jamaal Lascelles and Ciaran Clark became the first-choice pairing of Rafa Benitez. 

The pre-season acquisition of Florian Lejeune meant that he was surplus to requirements and a move to Derby County looked likely only for Hanley himself to reject a move. 

Despite Lejeune's injury on the opening day against Spurs though, Hanley didn't earn a recall to the first team squad - and would leave without making a top-flight bow.

His final game was a home League Cup loss to Nottingham Forest in August 2017 - with Norwich City beating fellow Championship side Fulham to his signature in a £4m deal.

Following promotion to the Premier League he lined up against United two years later, as the Canaries got their first Premier League win with a comprehensive 3-1 victory.

He remained with City as they were relegated and then promoted back to the Premier League and then relegated again, extending his contract to June 2025.

Beginning his
playing career with Queen of the South, Hanley later joined Crewe Alexandra and also spent time at Rangers before signing for Blackburn Rovers in 2008 and making his senior debut a year later.

Following a handful of appearances at U19 and U21 level for Scotland, Grant made his full senior debut in May 2011 - replacing ex Magpie Gary Caldwell during a 3-0 friendly victory over Wales staged in Dublin.

Hanley featured in the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, playing in all three group games.

 


 

What Else?

1897 Stockton (a)
4-1
(2-0)
FA Cup Qualifier 
Ghee(
1-0), Harvey(2-0), Campbell(3-1), Jackson(4-1
Lukey(
2-1)
8,000
United progressed in the FA Cup following victory at the Victoria Ground in Stockton - the home side having refused an earlier offer of £125 to switch the game to SJP.

Congestion at the ground saw the kick-off delayed five minutes.

1909 Notts County (h)
1-3
(0-0)
Division One
P15, 17pts, 8th/20 
Rutherford(46) 
Jones(59), Cantrell(69
), Dean(85)
18,000
An injury to Jock Finlay saw United a man short for over half the game, but the ten players they had on the field were rated "indifferent" by several reporters present. 

1912 Thackeray's XI (a)
2-3
(2-3)
Friendly 
Fleming(
1-0,2-2)
Thomas (1-1,1-2,2-3)
Crowd tbc
The Magpies faced a side selected by Jimmy Thackeray at Chester-le-Street, funds raised benefiting the local cricket club.

Born in Hebburn, Thackeray played over 100 times for Middlesbrough between 1904 and 1910, mostly as an outside left. 

Also playing cricket for Chester-le-Street and was the club professional at the time of this game against the Magpies.

"Only a small attendance" were reportedly present on a Wednesday afternoon.

1920 Liverpool (h)
2-0
(1-0)
Division One
P15, 20pts, 3rd/22 
Ward(42), Seymour(86) 
50,000
The visitors arrived top of the table and in search of a fifth successive away win, but were unable to wear down the defensive rocks of Bill McCracken, Frank Hudspeth and goalkeeper Jimmy Lawrence.

Ahead through Ted Ward's shot, United held out until late in the game when Stan Seymour met a Neil Harris cross with a header that sealed victory.

1926 Birmingham (h)
5-1
(2-0)
Division One
P16, 20pts, 3rd/22 
McKay(14), Gallacher(30), McDonald(58
), Seymour(64), Hudspeth(85pen)
Briggs(67
)
20,000 
"Winners flattered"
was the rather sniffy headline in the Birmingham Gazette, in stark contrast to reporters with national titles who acclaimed United's efforts. 

1937 Plymouth Argyle (h)
3-1
(2-1)
Division Two
P16, 12pts, 19th/22 
Smith(8), Mooney(34), Imrie(89
pen) 
Bourton(4)
21,000
The Pilgrims made a fruitless fifth visit to Tyneside despite taking an early lead and protesting over a penalty award to United late in the first half to such an extent that the referee changed his mind.

"Bad football and bad tempers" began the report in the Western Morning News.

1943 Darlington (a)
1-4
(0-4)
Wartime
Stubbins(90)
Brown 3, J.Kelly
7,888
United lost at Feethams but played much of the game a man short after Jackie Milburn sustained an ankle injury.

Guest player Brown from Brentford hit a treble for the Quakers, with Kelly (Bury) getting the other.

1948 Arsenal (a)
1-0
(0-0)
Division One
P18, 26pts, 2nd/22 
og(Mercer)(68)
62,000 
The winner came from the only own goal Joe Mercer registered in 18 years. An estimated 30,000 supporters were locked out of Highbury.

1954 Bolton Wanderers (a)
1-2
(1-0)
Division One
P18, 15pts, 15th/22 
Curry(3) 
Webster(1-1), Hassall(77pen) 

25,936
A groin injury deprived United of Frank Brennan at Burnden Park, Bob Stokoe filling in admirably at centre half as recent signing Bill Paterson was left at home to play for the reserves at Gallowgate.

1954 The Reserves hammered Sheffield Wednesday 6-1 in the Central League. 

Vic Keeble grabbed a hat-trick, there were two for Alan Monkhouse and Harry Taylor weighed in with the other goal.

1957 Hearts (Scotland) (a)
2-2
(1-2)
Friendly 
White(41),Bell(62)
Cumming(42), Wardhaugh(44) 
14,500
Having scored the goals in a victory at Luton Town that ended a seven game winless run, Len White and Jackie Bell were on target again in this midweek visit to Tynecastle.

In goal for the Jambos was future Magpie Gordon Marshall, while United's Bill Curry was missing as he featured for the Army against an Irish FA XI the same evening.

Team: Simpson, Keith, McMichael, Scoular, Stokoe, Franks, Hughes, Eastham, White, Bell, Mitchell.

1965 Leicester City (h) 1-5 (1-2)
Division One
P18, 14pts, 17th/22 
Robson(21) 
Goodfellow(3), Sinclair(23,47), D.Dougan(76) Stringfellow(79)
27,603
The Foxes again found SJP to their liking; recording a third successive victory on Tyneside and matching their record win at Gallowgate set in 1928. 

1968 Sporting Lisbon (Portugal) (h)
1-0
(1-0)
(2-1 on aggregate)
Fairs Cup 2nd Round 
2nd Leg
Robson(10) 
53,747 
Appearing in an all-white kit, United went ahead in the tie when Pop Robson latched on to a Wyn Davies knockdown and lashed the ball home at the Gallowgate End.

Albert Bennett appeared as a substitute in place of Keith Dyson - the former's only European outing for the Magpies.

1968 Future Newcastle manager Bill McGarry quit his post at Ipswich Town in order to succeed Ronnie Allen at Wolves.

1971 Nottingham Forest (h) 2-1 (1-0)
Division One
P18, 12pts, 19th/22 
Macdonald(39.77)
Cormack(66) 
24,583 
Debut for Alex Reid, who briefly deputised for Tommy Gibb in midfield, having been signed from Dundee United.

1973 Sad news as surgeons confirmed that Tony Green's football career was over due to a knee injury sustained at Selhurst Park.

1976 West Ham United (a)
2-1
(1-1)
Division One
P14, 18pts, 3rd/22 
Nulty(35), Burns(53)
B.Robson(36) 
21,324
Pop Robson netted against his old side but couldn't prevent an away victory that helped Gordon Lee's side move up into third position.

1982 Carlisle United (a)
0-2
(0-1)
Division Two
P15, 19pts, 13th/22 
Hornsby(29), Lee(68)
16,276
The Cumbrians recorded their first ever league win over the Magpies, as a Toon side lacking the injured Kevin Keegan failed to score for the first time that season - ending a sixteen game run.

1982 A better day for United's juniors at SJP, defeating Rotherham United 3-1 in the FA Youth Cup Second Round. 

Billy Johnson, Warren Teasdale and Paul Ferris were on target for the Magpies.

1991 Southend United 
(h) 3-2
(3-1)
Division Two
P19, 22pts, 15th/24 
Peacock(9pen,14), Hunt(31)
Angell(30),Tilson(80) 
14,740
A first-ever competitive Magpies versus Shrimpers game saw United claim the win that rocketed them up six places to the dizzy heights of 15th.

Gavin Peacock took over penalty duties from the absent Mick Quinn and converted his first from the spot.
Youtube footage is online here 

1999 Watford (a)
1-1
(0-0)
Premiership
P15, 13pts, 16th/20
Dabizas(59)
Ngonge(53)
19,354
The Hornets went ahead by netted one of the most blatantly offside goals Newcastle have ever conceded.

When the ball was played forward to Michel Ngonge, he had no defender or goalkeeper between him and the goal, let alone the requisite two.

After the match Bobby Robson expressed shock at the abuse of Alan Shearer from home fans - sorry Bobby, but we've known for years they were a bunch of small-town plastic cockney barrow boy wannabes....
NUFC.com match report

2002
United midfielder Gary Speed netted for Wales in their 2-0 European Championship qualifying win over Azerbaijan in Baku.

2003
It may not have been the Nou Camp, but Bobby Robson was watching from the director's box as Newcastle Reserves won the Barcelona Cup by beating Crook Town 10-1.

With ex-Magpie Kevin Scott in the Town side, Lewis Guy netted four times, along with with Alan O'Brien's brace, Kris Gate, Darren Ambrose, Martin Brittain and an OG.
NUFC.com match report

2004 Crystal Palace (a)
2-0
(0-0)
Premiership
P14, 19pts, 9th/20
Kluivert(79), Bellamy(88)
22,937
Despite wearing their perennially unlucky white shorts, United recorded a third successive victory over the Eagles at Selhurst Park. 

Second half strikes by Patrick Kluivert and Craig Bellamy gave Graeme Souness a first away win in four games. Palace featuring future Magpie Wayne Routledge.
NUFC.com match report
Youtube footage is online here

2006 Newcastle Reserves beat Gateshead 3-0 in a friendly at the International Stadium, thanks to goals from Andy Carroll (2) and Dean Critchlow.
NUFC.com match report


2009 League One side Norwich City confirmed that they had extended United goalkeeper Fraser Forster's loan period at Carrow Road until the end of the season.

The 21 year-old stopper had been in good form for the Canaries, keeping seven clean sheets and conceding just eight goals in his twelve appearances.

Fraser also played his part in helping City win a penalty shootout against Swindon Town in the Johnstones Paint Trophy.


2010 Bolton Wanderers (a) 1-5 (0-2)
Premier League
P14, 18pts, 10th/20
Carroll(52)
Davies(18pen,90+3pen
), Lee(39), Elmander(50,72)
22,203
 

One of the results that saw Chris Hughton shown the door came at the Reebok Stadium on a day when nothing went right.

Much pre-match hype surrounded the return of Trotters old boy Kevin Nolan, but his first contribution to the game was to inexplicably demonstrate his funky chicken celebration in our box and concede a penalty for handball.

With Joey Barton and Cheick Tiote already suspended, Fabricio Coloccini was sent off in the second half and Mike Williamson given a retrospective three match ban after his assault on Johan Elmander was caught on camera.
NUFC.com match report

2016 Leeds United (a)
2-0
(1-0)
Championship
P17, 40pts, 1st/24
Gayle(23,54)
36,002

Dwight Gayle may have lost some teeth in a late night fracas but thankfully not his goal touch, dealing in-form Leeds a double blow at Elland Road.

It gave Rafa's table-toppers their eighth consecutive league win, stretching their lead to five points on challengers Brighton and nine points ahead of third-placed Reading.
NUFC.com match report
Youtube footage is online here


2021 Brentford (h)
3-3
(2-2)
Premier League

Lascelles(10), Joelinton(39), Saint-Maximin(75)
Toney(11), Henry(31), og(Lascelles)(61)
52,131
With head coach Eddie Howe confined to a Tyneside hotel room following a positive COVID test, Newcastle failed to break their
seasonal Premier League duck at the twelfth time of asking.
NUFC.com match report